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Good catch. Yes, I meant $50 each, per day. Still, that's only $100, and it seems like a steal if the per drink limit is $50.

 

I guess what I'm asking is, what are the top end options for various drinks on a Carnival cruise? You say there are no wines at $50/glass, but what's the top end for wine? Or whisky? As I said, I'm assuming unavailability of pricier options must be the catch. Otherwise, Carnival would lose money on this deal.

How much is Boone's Farm where you live?

On this mornings news, Carnival had sluggish returns due to people's fear of Zika. They had their slowest growth in several years and were off goal. Not my reporting but FOX News.

We always do ATD and wait for table for two. First couple of cruises we sat with whomever but the game of 20 questions got old. SO if it had happened, I be a little upset they got to the Maitre D before I did

I see the garden gnomes have been busy scrubbing threads and keeping everything unicorns and puppies. Opinions only are accepted if they are that of the masses. What a shame.

I strong dislike them myself. Luckily in 33 days, we cruise again and enjoy 10 days of great cruising.

Saw a cardboard cutout once. By the Casino, I think it was Capt Stubbing. Might have been Capt Kirk. But live person, last picture I got was back in 1990s on Carnival. On Princess, at the champagne waterfall, every cruise, pics with the Captain.

We were there in April. It's not much different than any other port area. I'd get off stretch your legs and browse around and then head back if nothing interesting.

I'd be more worried about your luggage making it then water. How many in your group? 4 cases is alot of water. We bought 2 and ended up leaving one behind.

I don't think we could get our Culinary Degreed Medallion hanging son in Carnival MDR. High percentage of folks have no idea what fine dining is. Carnival couldn't afford the place settings.

Hands down, Tulum, on Cozumel. We still look at the pics and talk about the crazy vendors at the end. The monuments were impressive but we haven't any other sites to judge against. Still a great very full and long day.

We have in the past. I don't see the allure of a noisy dining room. Table behind us was throwing dinner rolls to a fellow table. The classiness of yesteryear is just that. So save on luggage space and spare the drawn out ritual. Serve yourself and get done in a flash.

We are on Valor next week do they still offer free samples in the bathroom?

Yes but I wouldn't walk around holding them

If you enjoy rules being followed, Carnival is not for you. It's a free for all. Personally I'd stay with Princess. We were on the Conquest this past April and the ship is fine, they all are. But it was poorly run and no controls. We were late boarding, tenders were a mess and we were late coming back. I blame that on management. The ship was in great shape and food was okay (ship food). Depends on your tolerance level. I'll be kicked around for my opinion but we've done several other Carnival that were okay. Does not compare to Princess though.

There you go, thanks for popping in with your usual flair.... A true value add

 

 

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No problem. Thanks for being Captain Cheerleader as usual.

HMC is not a given, so if that's your only reason, not worth the $$$. But maybe you have $$$ to spare.

My overwhelming question is WHY?? But since you asked, we've always done balcony cabins and had fridge. We've never sailed in February. But as far as kids, depends on cruise length.

I'd rather go to Walmart.

We skip most, maybe one show, and focus on the stops. Wife likes the balcony, I the pools. She has a stressful job ( many folks do ), so the goal is to decompress.

Has there ever been a MOB on HAL?

Catching the flu has nothing to do with Princess. It has everything to do with a lot of people in a small space and many not caring that they are ill and could be spreading an illness. It's the 'all about me' generation - so don't expect anything to change any time soon.

 

I will say I used to get a cold/flu most every cruise we took in the beginning until I stopped going into the hot tubs. Haven't gotten sick since. I also don't touch handrails unless necessary. I use a knuckle to press elevator buttons and use the stateroom bathroom vs public bathrooms.

 

 

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Well said. We bump up all preventatives 2 weeks before we leave and constantly washing hands on board. I don't want to say people are getting nastier but hygiene is suspect.

Our experience on Princess was absolutely fantastic. Easily one of the best cruises that we've ever taken and, ironically, it was cheaper than Carnival. While I don't consider Royal to be "classy", I do consider Princess to fit that description.

It's a shame more folks don't look at Princess. I think it has the impression of old folks and long itineraries. Both are true but they have excellent ships, very good staff and much less frenzy. We are past the age of bringing/paying for kids, so it's time to relax and enjoy. I've seen a good share of "happy" cruisers on Princess but I call them "professional cocktailers". They have week long cruises as same as everyone else.

New here but not a new cruiser. I have just got back from my 14th Carnival. Never once have I been bored at night with entertainment choices.

 

Reading some of these posts I am scratching my head thinking why are they on the FUN SHIP? Fun does not resonate here on these boards much?

Maybe we are Dog Lovers.

When they start with the live boxing matches I'm in

There have been several impromptu matches at the Lido Pool. Something about chair saving and somebody's momma. It's Carnival. Went on a cruise and a drunken boxing match popped up.

Another idiotic shot at Carnival.

If you are talking about the boats that go through the canal, it's been mentioned it is a full day and very hot.